Egypt, though a powerful force in African soccer, have been missing in World Cup tournaments since 1990.

They are now top of Group E with 12 points, while their closest rivals, Uganda have eight points after being held at home to a goalless draw by Ghana in Kampala on Saturday.

With the Egyptians now having an unassailable four-point lead, their last match away in Ghana is just of academic interest only. And Russia is now a certainty.

Winners of the three remaining tickets will be known between 10-14 November.

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